original
Made or done first, not copied from something else.
Existing from the beginning; not derived from something else; not a copy.
New and different in a way that shows creativity.
Showing new and creative ideas; not imitating others.
The first version of something before copies are made.
The first form of something, from which all later forms are made or copied.
A person who thinks or acts in a new and different way.
A person who is new and creative in their thinking or work.
- Base: original
- Base: original
- Plural: originals
in the original
1In its first language or form
In its first language or form, without change or translation.
- I prefer to read the book in the original.
- We watched the movie in the original, without dubbing.
originally from
1Born or coming from a place
Used to say where someone or something started or came from.
- She is originally from Brazil but now lives in Italy.
- This wine is originally from France.
originally from
2Born or created in a place
Used to say where someone was born or where something started.
- She is originally from Canada but now lives in Australia.
- This recipe is originally from Italy.